real estate: "Oh...You're a Realtor?"
- 11/02/08 11:53 AM
"So, what do you do for a living?" "I'm a Realtor..." "Oh, you're a Realtor! What do you think about this market?" Never fails! Everyone wants to know what Realtors think about the current real estate market. I have enjoyed this conversation with clients, prospective clients, people from every walk of life, people from different parts of the country, and have especially enjoyed knocking around the subject with other Realtors. My response has been the same each time though... "This time is a great opportunity for first-time homebuyers and people who are prepared to take advantage of some great deals. All in all, … (4 comments)
real estate: Mortgage Rate Bingo?
- 08/29/08 04:19 PM
I was chatting up one of my favorite mortgage guys today, while on my way to meet with a client. I asked him if he had heard anything about yet another interest rate drop from the Feds. The rumor mill is churning... He had an interesting comment. "While the Feds are doing this to stimulate the economy, and help the American public to help themselves out of the pathway of a future recession...it is counter-productive for Realtors and for their clients who are fence-sitting and just waiting to see just how low they will go." I'm thinking he meant that while Buyers are playing a … (4 comments)
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